How to Get a New Spotify Machine With Voice Activation for Free
You heard? Spotify is creating an automotive thing . Yes, seriously, it’s called the Car Thing. It acts as an intermediate device that connects to your phone and car, so you can listen to Spotify through your car stereo, even if those devices aren’t usually compatible.
The Car Thing screen shows what is playing and features a large dial for menu navigation and volume control, as well as one button for selection. It also responds to the “Hey Spotify” voice commands that the company recently launched on smartphones . (Note that this feature does collect your voice data, which Spotify uses for targeted ads. Many other apps do the same thing, but it’s worth mentioning in case this practice turns you off.)
But even if Spotify’s data policy doesn’t scare you off, it might take some luck getting your hands on Car Thing: It will only be available for a limited time to randomly selected Spotify Premium subscribers who join the waiting list.
Spotify says it is opting for the limited edition because its main focus is still the music streaming service itself and doesn’t want to be seen as a hardware manufacturer. Fair enough, it’s unclear how many cars are actually available or if Spotify plans to release more in the future.
Be that as it may, interested customers must immediately join the waiting list to be able to buy one before they run out – or, if you’re lucky, you might even get it for free … Well, sort of.
Car Thing has an expected retail price of $ 79.99, but first-round customers will receive their Car Thing “free” and pay only shipping ($ 6.99 for Continental US shipments or $ 14.99 for Alaska and Hawaii) … To join the waiting list, go to the official Spotify Car Thing webpage and click on “Add me to the list.” Follow the instructions, then cross your fingers and receive the invitation.
[ KnowTechie ]